Consider This from NPR COVID-19 Relief And Cash Payments Near; CDC Says Vaccinated Can Gather Without Masks
Mar 8, 2021
Allison Aubrey, NPR's health correspondent, dives into the latest CDC guidance allowing vaccinated individuals to gather without masks, opening the door to pre-pandemic socialization. The discussion also highlights the Senate's approval of President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package, featuring direct cash payments and an ambitious child tax credit aimed at lifting millions out of poverty. Additionally, Indi Dutta-Gupta explains how these financial measures will profoundly impact struggling families, showcasing progress amidst the pandemic.
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COVID Relief Package Update
- The American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, passed the Senate without Republican support.
- Democrats aim to pass it in the House and send it to President Biden by Tuesday.
Child Tax Credit Impact
- The relief package includes a revised child tax credit, providing monthly payments to families.
- This change could significantly reduce child poverty in the U.S.
Child Tax Credit Benefits
- The expanded child tax credit will benefit a majority of families, especially lower-income households.
- It represents a substantial boost to family incomes, potentially the largest in U.S. history.